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Meet the Brewers: Topeka Breweries

These unique Topeka breweries have brought something new and exciting to the city. These craft breweries have become destination places for locals and visitors alike.

Norsemen Brewing Company

“Mortal Brewed, Odin Approved.”

At Norsemen Brewing Company, located in the NOTO Arts District, you won't find any pillaging or plundering, you'll only find tasty craft brews that belong in Viking lore. Sipping a craft beer in the sophisticated comfort of our taproom will make you feel like you have finally found Valhalla. Opened in 2016 and recipient of multiple awards including Small Business of the Year and “Best of Topeka”, try one of their creatively named, small batch hand-crafted beers, like the Odin's One-EyePA (IPA) or Shield Maiden Wheat.

Tap That Beers

Fat Back Vienna Lager
Lager – Vienna 5% ABV 21 IBU
Vienna lager is a style of lager beer that was originally brewed in Germany starting in 1841. Its popularity in Europe eventually faded, but Austrian brewers who emigrated to Mexico revived the style in the late 19th century.

Love In A Longboat
Lager Cream Ale 4.7% ABV 10 IBU

Odin's One EyePA
IPA – American 7.3% ABV 80 IBU
House IPA made with 6 varieties of hops provides great aroma and the right amount of bitterness.

Happy Basset Brewing Co

“Brewing Beer for Dogs’ Best Friend”

This basset hound inspired brewery in southwest Topeka has been quenching beer enthusiasts thirsts for two years and still going strong. Their staff really enjoys playing with taproom experiments which have resulted in some interesting flavors like a s’mores flavored porter and a chili porter called Fire Hydrant Stout.

Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant

The Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant is named for the Prohibition-era custom of illegal drinking establishments displaying stuffed tigers or china tigers to alert potential patrons to the availability of illicit alcohol after hours. In southern dialect a “tiger” was a roaring party. These “tigers” were “blind” because the authorities, at least officially, did not know they existed. They keep at least six flagships and seven rotating seasonals on tap, to the tune of about 1300 barrels a year. Their brews have gathered 21 national and international awards over the past 15 years.